November 3, 2024

UF Space Institute Aims to Boost University Space Collaborations (Source: UF)
Just as Astraeus guided the celestial bodies across the heavens in Greek mythology, the Astraeus Space Institute gathers a constellation of academic stars at UF for collaborative research that supports humanity’s ability to explore the universe and curates new partnerships essential to space exploration.

The UF Astraeus Space Institute is a front door for people who have shared curiosity and skills to help humans thrive as we explore our vast universe. With funding from the UF President’s Strategic Funding Initiative and UF Research, the institute is supporting interdisciplinary seed projects, recruiting world-class leaders in space science and technology, and promoting its capabilities in space mission innovation.  (11/1)

Uruguay Plans Spaceport (Source: ATRIA)
After over 18 months of dedicated and strategic work, ATRIA Spaceport has emerged as a strong, highly technical with experienced executive team focused on the development of private and commercial spaceports and spaceport solutions, that are ready to meet the aerospace and growing global spaceport demand for space launch and launch expertise. We aim to establish a cutting-edge spaceport that harnesses Uruguay’s unique strategic location and favorable conditions to deliver an unmatched launch site for commercial missions. (10/30)